Better Music Builder DX-8000 Owner's Manual

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Page 1 MIC 2/5 MIC 3 MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 3 GROUP-A GROUP-B MONITOR BASS FEEDBACK MIC. INPUT MIC. VOLUME AUDIO VIDEO EFFECTS PROCESSOR DX-8000 to PC ENTER / ESC MUSIC BACK SYSTEM PROGRAM LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT CENTER Thank you for purchasing this unit. To...
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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................... Intro SYSTEM FEATURES ............................Features SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................Safety SYSTEM APPLICATIONS ..........................Applications • Connecting Power Amplifier to Mixer ......................Audio Balance Output to Main Out ..................... Audio Balance Output to Vocal Monitor .................... Audio Balance Output to Sub .........................
Page 3: Introduction
Not only does status of Input ,Output, Mute and Edit. the software allow the DX-8000 to work as an equalizer but • Delay ,Phase Control and Mute setting are all available in the software also has additional functions such as music and each Input and Output channel.
Page 4: Safety Instructions
MIC 3 MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 3 GROUP-A GROUP-B MONITOR BASS FEEDBACK MIC. INPUT MIC. VOLUME AUDIO VIDEO EFFECTS PROCESSOR DX-8000 ENTER / ESC MUSIC BACK SYSTEM PROGRAM LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT CENTER serviced only by qualified service personnel when:...
Page 5 GROUP-B GROUP-B MONITOR MONITOR BASS BASS FEEDBACK FEEDBACK MIC. INPUT MIC. INPUT MIC. VOLUME MIC. VOLUME AUDIO VIDEO EFFECTS PROCESSOR DX-8000 AUDIO VIDEO EFFECTS PROCESSOR DX-8000 MUSIC MUSIC ENTER / ESC ENTER / ESC BACK BACK SYSTEM SYSTEM PROGRAM PROGRAM...
Page 6: System Applications
SYSTEM APPLICATIONS Applications CONNECTOR INFORMATION METHODS OF SPEAKER CONNECTION 1. Insert Type (Poor Connection) Balanced XLR Connectors E R S S P E A K Hot (+) Pin 2 Cold (-) Pin 3 Ring Shield (Ground) Pin 1 Shield SHIELD GOOD NO GOOD MALE...
Page 7: Connecting Power Amplifier To Mixer
CONNECTING POWER AMPLIFIER TO MIXER AUDIO BALANCE OUTPUT TO MAIN OUT POWER AMP REAR VIEW DX-8000 REAR VIEW The Audio 1/4 unbalanced cable is MODEL: DX-8000 384140314000 AC-POWER AUDIO INPUT TERMINAL VIDEO INPUT CH-1 BRIDGE IN w w w. B e t t e r M u s i c B u i l d e r. c o m AUDIO [XLR] OUTPUT ENGINEERED AND DESIGN IN U.S.A.
Page 8: Dynamic Fusion System Operates With 5-D Pro Audio (Large Format)
Group-B speakers for full range frequency). CENTER 1 CENTER MONITOR CENTER 2-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER CENTER 2 DX-8000 provides low frequency line out to one HIGH PASS powered subwoofer. The whole concept borrows LEFT the idea of a 5-channel home theater to produce MAIN GROUP A GROUP A a live sound effect in our system.
Page 9: Small Format
The new DX-8000 is a multipurpose pre-amp that helps justifies all enhancement of audio entertainment. It provides the application to enable the ideal music and audio connection. By using the DX-8000 in small, medium, or large format allows optimization of any sound systems without loss of quality.
Page 10: Medium Format
3:RECEIVE VIDEO 4:+5V AC INPUT 50/60Hz MICROPHONE INPUT REMOTE BASS VOCAL MONITOR GROUP-B GROUP-A OUTPUT DX-8000 REAR VIEW CH-1 BRIDGE IN CH-1 INPUT CH-1 OUTPUT PIN1: SIGNAL GND PIN2: SIGNAL + BRIDGE PIN3: SIGNAL – CH-2 CH-2 BRIDGE IN CH-2 OUTPUT...
Page 11: Large Format
3:RECEIVE VIDEO 4:+5V AC INPUT 50/60Hz MICROPHONE INPUT REMOTE BASS VOCAL MONITOR GROUP-B GROUP-A OUTPUT DX-8000 REAR VIEW CH-1 BRIDGE IN CH-1 INPUT CH-1 OUTPUT PIN1: SIGNAL GND PIN2: SIGNAL + BRIDGE PIN3: SIGNAL – CH-2 CH-2 BRIDGE IN CH-2 OUTPUT...
Page 12: Connecting The Whole System For Large Format
CENTER such as restaurants and coffee shops. Our DFS-206 engineering team specially designed it for Asian American community business investments. DX-8000 HD VOCAL (Audio/Video Processor) is perfect for connecting 2 units of LOUDSPEAKER DFS-915 power amplifiers to drive 6 units of high-end speakers and 1 unit of...
Page 13: Connecting The Audio/Video Input Source
(iPhone/iPod/MP3) OUTPUT AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO CONNECTING THE VIDEO MONITOR & COMPUTER The DX-8000 comes with one I D E dedicated composite video output. Typical connection usage for a small classroom or can be used in connecting to the amplifier with a KTV video touch VIDEO PROJECTOR screen.
Page 14: Ktv Commercial Applications
Better Music Builder adopts these principles within the design ing their audio systems together through a central mainframe. of our latest DX-8000, allowing users effective control of their By using software and servers, the audio systems, song system through computer via USB connection to the mixer.
Page 16: Rear Panel
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Page 17: Remote Control
Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control unit. The cover should open easily if you press on in with your thumb while sliding it in the DX-8000 direction of the arrow. Insert two AAA batteries as shown and slide the cover back on.
Page 18: Welcome
LCD PANEL OPERATION BEFORE WE BEGIN Welcome... 1. Turn on the DX-8000 by flipping the power switch to the Editing audio functions on the DX-8000 is relatively easy, ON [–] position which is located in the rear panel. once you know the basics. Before you begin, you should know the “ENTER/ESC”...
Page 19 Adjusting MIC Mode 6. Turn “ENTER/ESC” knob to clockwise for five clicks, the LCD Window would appear as follows: 1. Press and hold the MIC button for 2 seconds, the LCD Window would appear as follows:  EQ5  MIC  MIC M Vol ...
Page 20 11. Turn “ENTER/ESC” knob to clockwise for ten clicks, EFFECT/ECHO MODE the LCD Window would appear as follows: EFFECT/ECHO VOLUME OFF/MUTE  Press EFFECT button to mute the echo volume (light will be Delay  red). To un-mute, press the button again (light will turn off). Once the arrow is pointing at “Delay”, press “ENTER/ESC”...
Page 21 Adjusting EFFECT/ECHO Mode 6. Turn “ENTER/ESC” knob to clockwise for five clicks, the LCD Window would appear as follows: 1. Press and hold the EFFECT button for 2 seconds, the LCD Window would appear as follows:  H/LPF Rev Time ...
Page 22 11. Turn “ENTER/ESC” knob to clockwise for ten clicks, 16. Turn “ENTER/ESC” knob to clockwise for fifteen clicks, the LCD Window would appear as follows: the LCD Window would appear as follows:   Rev Pol L-Echo Pol L-Echo Del ...
Page 23 MUSIC MODE Adjusting MUSIC Mode 1. Press and hold the MUSIC button for 2 seconds, the MUSIC VOLUME OFF/MUTE LCD Window would appear as follows: Press MUSIC button to mute the volume (light will be red). To Mus  Mus M Vol un-mute, press the button again (light will turn off).
Page 24 6. Turn “ENTER/ESC” knob to clockwise for five clicks, 11. Turn “ENTER/ESC” knob to clockwise for ten clicks, the LCD Window would appear as follows: the LCD Window would appear as follows:   Delay  EQ5  Once the arrow is pointing at “EQ5”, press “ENTER/ESC” Once the arrow is pointing at “Delay”, press “ENTER/ESC”...
Page 25 OUTPUT LEVEL/MODE (Group-A Main Left/right) Adjusting GROUP-A Mode GROUP-A MAIN LEFT/RIGHT OUTPUT OFF/MUTE 1. Press and hold the GROUP-A MAIN LEFT/RIGHT buttons for 2 seconds, the LCD Window would appear as follows: Press GROUP-A MAIN LEFT/RIGHT buttons to mute the output M-L ...
Page 26 3. Turn “ENTER/ESC” knob to clockwise for two clicks, the 5. Turn “ENTER/ESC” knob to clockwise for four clicks, the LCD Window would appear as follows: LCD Window would appear as follows:    EQ3   EQ5  A.
Page 27 7. Turn “ENTER/ESC” knob to clockwise for six clicks, the 10. Turn “ENTER/ESC” knob to clockwise for nine clicks, LCD Window would appear as follows: the LCD Window would appear as follows:   CH Pol  EQ7   MIC Pol ...
Page 28 15. Turn “ENTER/ESC” knob to clockwise for fourteen OUTPUT LEVEL/MODE (Group-B Surround Left/right) clicks, the LCD Window would appear as follows: GROUP-B SURROUND LEFT/RIGHT OUTPUT OFF/MUTE  Eff Vol  MIC Direct  Press GROUP-B SURROUND LEFT/RIGHT buttons to mute the Once the arrow is pointing at “MIC Direct”, press “ENTER/ESC”...
Page 29 Adjusting GROUP-B Mode 3. Turn “ENTER/ESC” knob to clockwise for two clicks, the LCD Window would appear as follows: 1. Press and hold the GROUP-B SURROUND LEFT/RIGHT  buttons for 2 seconds, the LCD Window would appear as  EQ3 ...
Page 30 5. Turn “ENTER/ESC” knob to clockwise for four clicks, the 7. Turn “ENTER/ESC” knob to clockwise for six clicks, the LCD Window would appear as follows: LCD Window would appear as follows:    EQ5   EQ7  A.
Page 31 10. Turn “ENTER/ESC” knob to clockwise for nine clicks, 15. Turn “ENTER/ESC” knob to clockwise for fourteen the LCD Window would appear as follows: clicks, the LCD Window would appear as follows:   CH Pol Eff Vol  MIC Pol ...
Page 32 OUTPUT LEVEL/MODE (VOCAL MONITOR/CENTER) Adjusting VOCAL MONITOR/CENTER Mode VOCAL MONITOR/CENTER OUTPUT OFF/MUTE 1. Press and hold the VOCAL MONITOR/CENTER buttons for 2 seconds, the LCD Window would appear as follows: Press VOCAL MONITOR/CENTER buttons to mute the output CEN  EQ1 (light will be red).
Page 33 3. Turn “ENTER/ESC” knob to clockwise for two clicks, the 5. Turn “ENTER/ESC” knob to clockwise for four clicks, the LCD Window would appear as follows: LCD Window would appear as follows:    EQ3   EQ5  A.
Page 34 7. Turn “ENTER/ESC” knob to clockwise for six clicks, the 10. Turn “ENTER/ESC” knob to clockwise for nine clicks, LCD Window would appear as follows: the LCD Window would appear as follows:   CH Pol  EQ7   MIC Pol ...
Page 35 15. Turn “ENTER/ESC” knob to clockwise for fourteen OUTPUT LEVEL/MODE (BASS/SUBWOOFER) clicks, the LCD Window would appear as follows: BASS/SUBWOOFER OUTPUT OFF/MUTE  Eff Vol  MIC Direct  Press BASS/SUB buttons to mute the output (light will be red). Once the arrow is pointing at “MIC Direct”, press “ENTER/ESC”...
Page 36 Adjusting BASS/SUB Mode 3. Turn “ENTER/ESC” knob to clockwise for two clicks, the LCD Window would appear as follows: 1. Press and hold the BASS/SUBWOOFER buttons for 2  seconds, the LCD Window would appear as follows:  EQ3  SUB ...
Page 37 5. Turn “ENTER/ESC” knob to clockwise for four clicks, the 7. Turn “ENTER/ESC” knob to clockwise for six clicks, the LCD Window would appear as follows: LCD Window would appear as follows:    EQ5   EQ7  A.
Page 38 10. Turn “ENTER/ESC” knob to clockwise for nine clicks, 15. Turn “ENTER/ESC” knob to clockwise for fourteen the LCD Window would appear as follows: clicks, the LCD Window would appear as follows:   CH Pol Eff Vol  MIC Pol ...
Page 39: System Setup
SYSTEM MODE Adjusting SYSTEM Mode PRESS THE SYSTEM BUTTON, THE LCD WINDOW 1. Press the SYSTEM button, the LCD Window would WOULD APPEAR AS FOLLOWS: appear as follows: System Setup Press button System Setup 1. Backlighting for 1 second 1. Backlighting Turn knob to right Press “ENTER/ ESC”...
Page 40 Turn “ENTER/ESC” knob to clockwise for six clicks, the A. Press “ENTER/ ESC” knob to adjust “Password” setting. LCD Window would appear as follows: Password Setting Password: A System Setup 7. Boot Master Vol B. Using “ENTER/ESC” knob to set the password. Press “ENTER/ESC”...
Page 41 Adjusting PROGRAM Button Turn “ENTER/ESC” knob to clockwise for thirteen clicks, the LCD Window would appear as follows: The DX-8000 mixer has 10 customizable mixer settings the System Setup user can load, save, and erase from. 14. Sub LPF Limits...
Page 42: Professional/Commercial Use
Effect Control Software Suite, use the USB cable and Effect Control Software Suite, use the USB cable and installed. connect the DX-8000 to the computer (PC) with the installed connect the DX-8000 to the computer (PC) with the installed PC-SYSTEM CONTROL...
Page 43: Software Installation
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION To use the Effect Control Software Suite, install and run the software that comes with the DX-8000. Below is the interface of the software: HELP If you need help operating the software or the mixer, click on the “HELP”...
Page 44: Physical Dimensions
MIC 2 MIC 3 MIC 1/4 MIC 2/5 MIC 3 GROUP-A GROUP-B MONITOR BASS FEEDBACK MIC. INPUT MIC. VOLUME AUDIO VIDEO EFFECTS PROCESSOR DX-8000 to PC ENTER / ESC MUSIC BACK SYSTEM PROGRAM LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT CENTER FIGURE 1 1.7”...
Page 45: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Spec DESCRIPTION NAME SOURCE INPUT: AUX, VOD, BGM MICROPHONE INPUT: 5 (Front x 3, Rear x 2) VIDEO INPUTS: 3 (RCA jacks) INPUT/OUTPUT CHANNEL VIDEO OUTPUTS: 1 (RCA jack) & SOCKET AUDIO INPUTS: 3 (RCA jack x 2, Female XLR x 1) AUDIO OUTPUTS: 6 (Male XLR x 4) INPUT IMPEDANCE OUTPUT IMPEDANCE...
Page 46: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting 1. MUSIC VOLUME IS TOO LOW 8. VIDEO IS FLICKERING CAUSE: the music volume limiter is set too low. REMEDY: REMEDY: adjust to a higher “Max Music Volume.”  Check to see if the AV cable is damaged. ...
Page 47: Warranty
WARRANTY Warranty ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR HOME USE ADDITIONAL NOTES: EQUIPMENT 1. Limited warranty for home use equipment is only valid in Our one-year warranty covers both parts and labors. The North America. warranty becomes effective from the date of your purchase 2.
Page 48: Agency Regulatory Notices
AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection manner that protects human health and the environment. For against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Page 49: Final Words To User
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